Wattle Grove Primary School vs Woodlupine Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Wattle Grove Primary School
Wattle Grove · Government primary · K-6
870 students · ICSEA 1073
Woodlupine Primary School
Forrestfield · Government primary · K-6
279 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Wattle Grove Primary School Wattle Grove WA | Woodlupine Primary School Forrestfield WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #162 of 583 | #440 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1651 of 4,908 | #3969 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 870 | 279 |
| Girls / boys | 413 / 457 | 134 / 145 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.9 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 26.2 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 15% |
| Suburb | Wattle Grove 6107 | Forrestfield 6058 |
| Council area | Kalamunda | Kalamunda |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5459 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5602 |
The verdict
- •Wattle Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 32.3).
- •Wattle Grove Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woodlupine Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.3).
- •Wattle Grove Primary School is the larger school with 870 students compared with 279.
- •Woodlupine Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 4%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wattle Grove Primary School better than Woodlupine Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wattle Grove Primary School ranks higher (63.0 vs 32.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Wattle Grove Primary School and Woodlupine Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Wattle Grove and Forrestfield in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Wattle Grove Primary School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodlupine Primary School has 15.9.
How do Wattle Grove Primary School and Woodlupine Primary School rank in WA?
Wattle Grove Primary School is 162nd of 583 and Woodlupine Primary School is 440th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.